The Ruvo Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Established in 2002, the foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including health, education, arts, and social services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+28.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$605K
-10.6% YoY
Grant Count
77
+14.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-22.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities emphasize:
- Health and Medical Research: Particularly organizations specializing in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, ALS, and memory disorders
- Religion: Roman Catholic churches and Christian organizations
- Education: Educational institutions and programs
- Arts and Culture: Performing arts and cultural organizations
- Children and Youth: Programs serving young people
- Social Services: Human services, family services, and child welfare
- Support for Economically Disadvantaged People: Low-income and underserved populations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$100,000–$220,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across numerous U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in:
- Nevada (primary focus)
- New York
- District of Columbia
- Major cities including Los Angeles and Dallas
- Smaller communities nationwide
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023
- Total Assets: $4,547,753
- Total Expenses: $692,284
- Total Revenue: $279,593
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,825,534 | $4,547,753 | $4,960,444 |
| Revenue | $1,240,887 | $279,593 | $155,581 |
| Expenses | $632,466 | $692,284 | $579,373 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $618,395 | $689,035 | $559,603 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,161,816 | $276,344 | $149,563 |
| Distributable Amount | $355,430 | $339,333 | $354,144 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Larry Ruvo: President (serves without compensation)
- Camille Ruvo: Secretary (serves without compensation)
The foundation is supported by Larry and Camille Ruvo, whose parents, Angie and Lou Ruvo, were community-involved philanthropists in Las Vegas.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Ruvo | President | 0.96 | — |
| Camille Ruvo | Secretary | 1.92 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Ruvo family's philanthropic work has been instrumental in establishing and sustaining the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, a specialized institute focused on neurodegenerative diseases. The center has received significant research funding, including a $3.3 million National Institute on Aging grant to establish a Nevada Exploratory Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in partnership with UNLV, and an $11.3 million NIH grant to bolster neuroscience research in Southern Nevada.
National Institute on Aging Awards $3.3 Million to Cleveland Clinic Lou\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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